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Semyung University independent outlet Danbi News approved as IFCN verified fact-checker

Danbi News, a non-profit independent media outlet run by Semyung University’s Graduate School of Journalism, has been officially approved as a verified fact-checking organisation by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN). The school said Danbi News obtained the status on July 18. It becomes the second South Korean media organisation with IFCN verification, following JTBC. IFCN is a voluntary global network of fact-checking organisations based at the Poynter Institute.

Telecommunications & Media

Self-regulation on false, manipulated information gains pace ahead of revised information and communications network act

Discussions on self-regulation to address false and manipulated information are gaining pace in South Korea ahead of the revised Information and Communications Network Act. The Korea Internet Self-Governance Organization on Tuesday released a draft guideline at a seminar in Seoul. The revised law creates a new definition of false and manipulated information, expands illegal content to include hate speech, strengthens damages rules and adds duties for large platforms, with penalties of up to 1 billion won for repeat distribution of content confirmed illegal.

Games & Commerce

KISO to hold public hearing on self-regulation of false, manipulated information, release guidelines

The Korea Internet Self-Governance Organization (KISO) is moving to set full-scale self-regulation standards for responding to false and manipulated information on platforms ahead of the revised Information and Communications Network Act taking effect in July. KISO will hold a seminar on May 13 at the Korea Press Center with related policy bodies and will for the first time disclose its self-policy guideline. The event will include presentations and a discussion session with academics, officials and lawyers.